The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its investigation into Robinhood Crypto, marking yet another high-profile retreat from its once-aggressive regulatory stance on digital assets. This decision follows a similar move last week when the SEC abandoned its case against Coinbase without imposing fines or charges. These developments have sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, with many now speculating on the future of other ongoing cases—most notably, SEC v. Ripple.
For the XRP Army, the SEC’s recent actions have fueled renewed optimism. Many within the XRP community believe the regulatory agency may be on the verge of withdrawing its lawsuit against Ripple, a legal battle that started in 2020. The recent dismantling of the SEC’s cryptocurrency enforcement unit and the reported demotion of chief litigator Jorge Tenreiro reinforce the idea that the agency is shifting its approach toward crypto-related cases.
The SEC filed its lawsuit against Ripple Labs in December 2020, alleging that the company conducted an unregistered securities offering by selling XRP. Ripple has consistently denied these claims, arguing that XRP should be classified as a digital asset rather than a security. The case has seen several major developments, including a ruling in July 2023 where Judge Analisa Torres determined that XRP sales on public exchanges did not constitute securities transactions— a partial win for Ripple.
Despite this, the SEC has continued its pursuit, appealing parts of the ruling and pushing for penalties against Ripple. The case has dragged on, creating uncertainty for XRP holders and the broader crypto market. However, with the SEC now stepping back from enforcement actions against major industry players, the possibility of an eventual dismissal of the Ripple case has become a key point of discussion.
The SEC’s decision to step back from enforcement actions against major industry players signals a potential shift in regulatory strategy under its new administration. Robinhood CEO Dan Gallagher welcomed the SEC’s decision, stating that the investigation “should have never been opened in the first place.” He further emphasized the need for pro-innovation policies that unlock the full potential of digital assets in the U.S., a sentiment echoed by many in the broader cryptocurrency community.
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Despite the market having largely anticipated the Robinhood decision, Robinhood (HOOD) shares still saw a modest 2% rise in pre-market trading. Similarly, Coinbase’s stock surged following the dismissal of its case, suggesting that investors are reacting positively to the SEC’s softened stance.
The XRP Army, which has long championed Ripple’s fight against the SEC, views these recent developments as potential indicators of a favorable outcome. Ripple’s legal battle has had significant implications for the classification of XRP as a security, and the withdrawal of the case could be a defining moment for regulatory clarity in the crypto industry.
While the SEC has yet to make official statements regarding the Ripple case, the growing pattern of case dismissals has intensified speculation that the agency may no longer be willing to pursue non-fraud-related cryptocurrency lawsuits. If the SEC drops its case against Ripple, it would mark a monumental victory for XRP holders and the entire crypto industry, setting a precedent that could reshape the regulatory landscape for years.
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